My first steps are setting up the binder. Last year I found having all the dates written down and set in place allowed for me to easily insert pictures into the album and get down to work.

I have put all the week number and calendar dates in my binder and am ready to go.

My plan:

This year I am going to print pictures once a month and do a month to month project life. For me, the weekly thing is hard to keep up with, at least that's what I discover by May. I found when things became hectic, printing a whole bunch of pictures seemed to work out nicely.

I like using mix of the monthly Studio Calico kits and Seafoam, Midnight, Sunshine. and Blush editions. I am definitely a person who seeks keeping the pages interesting and with lots of variety. I'm leaning towards using more of the Midnight edition this year. I'm really liking how black and white simply standout.

Above all, I'm trying to catch what I can. Journal what I can. Photo what I can. If I can, remember to stick in a movie stub. Right now, I rely heavily on the pictures to tell the story of my little whirlwinds.

Helpful set up links:

These links helped me to rethink last year's set up process so that my album could come together more smoothly. (I haven't had time to read anything new on prepping for Project Life!)